Accidental Safari: A guide for navigating the challenges that come with aging - Softcover

Tizzano Esq., Richard C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0999581902 ISBN 13: 9780999581902

Publisher: Accidental Safari, 2017

Synopsis

Accidental Safari: A guide for navigating the challenges that come with aging.At any time an unexpected health crisis or financial setback can suddenly propel us into unknown territory. As we age facing an uncertain future without a plan is like taking an “Accidental Safari” without a map. Attorney/Author Richard C. Tizzano, a trusted advocate in Elder Law and Crisis Management, guides us through the jungles of Medicaid, Medicare and health insurance; wills, directives and powers of attorney; long-term care facilities and residential options; financial resources and regulations; and spiritual support systems. With compassionate, often humorous, stories from the thousands of families he has helped, Tizzano shows us clear pathways that lead to peace of mind in the areas of:• Healthcare: Decision-making under pressure; the importance of having an advocate• Housing: Options for facility types, and the levels and costs of care• Finances and Insurance: Resources available to cover unexpected expenses• Programs: Setting a course through Medicaid & Medicare• Legal: Necessary documents to protect your assets and empower your advocates• Spiritual: Providing support and hope for the journeyYou wouldn’t travel the jungle without preparation, so why face your future without a trusted guidebook? Whether you’re planning for the future, supporting an elderly loved one, or already struggling with an Accidental Safari, this book will prepare you for the journey and keep you moving in the right direction.

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About the Author

For over 20 years, attorney Richard C. Tizzano has guided thousands of families through the unexpected journeys of elder and long-term care. His vocational calling came as a result of a family crisis when he was just twelve years old. With the support of a large extended family, he resolved to face the challenge of serving as a caregiver with purpose, conviction, and hope. Today, Tizzano specializes in the field of Elder Law and Long Term Care Crisis Management, Strategic Care Cost Risk Mitigation and Sustainability. He also has formal training in finance and pastoral ministry. He holds a BA from Vanguard University and a JD from Seattle University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Accidental Safari
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0999581902
• ISBN 13: 9780999581902
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 252